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Rufty-Holmes
Senior
Center
August 2010 Newsletter
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Bus
Trip to Columbia,
SC |
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Wednesday, August
26.
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Bus leaves Senior Center parking lot at 8:00am enroute to
this
southern
state
capital
alive
with
history.
Our
first
stop
will
be
the
South
Carolina
State
Museum,
considered
one
of
the
best
on
the
east
coast.
Lunch
will
be
at
the
Mac's
on
Main
buffet
followed
by a
tour
of
either
the
Robert
Mills
House
or
Hampton
Preston
Mansion,
both
of
which
are
huge,
elegant,
antebellum
homes.
We'll
return
back
to
the
Center
between
6-7:00pm.
Cost
is
$50.00
per
person
which
includes
transportation,
lunch,
admission
to
the
museum
and
house
tour,
and
tips.
Interested
older
adults
need
to
pre-pay
at
the
Senior
Center
Front
Desk
in
order
to
reserve
a
seat
on
the
bus.
Reservations
are
first-come,
first-served,
and
you
can
pick
your
seat
assignment
at
the
time
of
purchase.
You
must
be a
member
of
the
Center
to
purchase
a
ticket.
Tickets
go
on
sale
Wednesday,
August
4 at
2:00pm. |
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Coping
with
the
Loss
of a
Pet |
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Wednesday, August 25 at 10:00am.
A
presentation
concerning
new
community
resources
available
specifically
for
those
experiencing
pet
loss.
Offered
by
Brent
&
Patti
Lyerly,
with
Lyerly
Funeral
Home
and
Lyerly
Counseling
Services.
Free
and
open
to
any
interested
adult.
Pre-registration
is
not
required. |
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Senior Games Softball Tournaments |
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Saturday, August 7 & Saturday, August 28 at
the
City
Sports
Complex
across
from
the
Senior
Center.
Salisbury-Rowan
Senior
Games
will
host invitational
softball
tournaments
featuring
teams
from
several
area
counties,
including
Rowan.
There
are
no
gate
fees
for
spectators.
Come
out
and
support
your
local
teams. Concessions
will
be
available.
Call
the
Center
at
704-216-7714
for
information
on
game
times. |
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Wii Bowling Tournament |
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August
9-27
in
the
Fitness
Annex.
Members
who
register
can
play
the
Wii
game
version
of
bowling
during
Fitness
Annex
hours
and
record
their
top
scores
throughout
the
three
weeks
of
the
competition.
On
Tuesday,
August
31
at
2:00pm,
the
two
members
with
the
top
scores
for
men
&
women
will
have
play-offs
for
$25
gift
certificates
from
a
local
restaurant.
A
refresher
lesson
on
use
of
the
Wii
system
will
be
provided
by
staff
on
Friday,
August
6 at
noon.
Free
and
open
to
any
interested
Center
member.
For
more
information
and
to
register,
check
with
Fitness
Staff
or
contact
the
Front
Desk. |
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Exercise Class Openings |
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You may join one of our on-going senior exercise classes after screening and consultation with the Fitness Staff. A variety of offerings are available at different levels, and include Senior-Lite Jazzercise, Coed Fitness, SilverSneakers I Muscular Strength & Range of Movement, Strength-ercise, Circuit Strength Training, and Chair Yoga, as well as arthritis water exercise and cardiovascular water exercise classes. Strength and aerobic fitness equipment is also available for use, with trained staff accessible to provide an orientation and instruction. Inquire at the Front Desk for more information or call 704-216-7714. |
| "A Matter of Balance" Program |
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An evidence-based four-week program designed to improve one's strength and balance while reducing the risk of falling and setting realistic goals for improving activity levels. Group will meet Wednesdays & Fridays from 1:00am - 3:00pm August 18-September 10. There is no charge to participate, although donations are welcome. Space is limited, so register early. Contact the Front Desk at 704-216-7714 for more information. |
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August Line Dancing Classes |
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Cheryl Kluttz, Instructor
Absolute Beginners (no experience necessary):Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm beginning August 3
High Beginner: Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm beginning August 5
Intermediate: Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm beginning August 5
$4 per lesson or $12.00 for the month
Members can register by calling the Front Desk at 704-216-7714. |
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Blood Pressure Screenings |
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Free blood pressure screenings are available Wednesday, August 4 from 9:30-10:30am. Provided by retired Geriatric & Nurse Practitioner Gail Kimball. |
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New Concentrated Computer Classes |
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New summer concentrated computer classes will be offered again in August. We will be offering Introduction to Digital Photography, Introduction to Computers, and Using Windows 7. Interested persons can request particular classes on-line at the Rufty-Holmes website (www.ruftyholmes.org). By accessing the website, one can see the classes to be offered, class meeting times & dates, and registration fees, as well as request a particular class. Older adults without computer access to the Internet can still obtain information in person at the Front Desk. |
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Handmade Card Workshop |
| Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00pm. Complete six handmade all occasion cards in one two-hour workshop session. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $12 per person payable upon arrival. Instructor is Daphne Houghton. Advance registration is required by calling the Center at 704-216-7714. |
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Movie of the Month |
| Wednesday, August 25 at 2:00pm. Sponsored by Mary Moose, Registered Financial Consultant & Planner, for interested older adults. Come out and enjoy new DVD releases on our big screen, complete with popcorn and drinks. This month's movie is "Good Intentions" with Luke Perry & Elaine Hendrix, rated PG. Free. (Motion picture license # 12137390). |
| August Club Meetings |
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TOPS Chapter - Each Monday at 9:00am
Men's Breakfast Club - Each Tuesday at 8:30am
Rufty-Holmes Lady Liners - Each Tuesday at 10:00am
Creative Needles Group - Each Wednesday at 9:30am
R-H Computer Club - Each Thursday at 10:00am
Woodcarvers Group - Each Thursday at 1:30pm
Evergreen Bridge Club - Each Friday at 1:00pm
Golf Association of Rowan Seniors - Monday, August 2 at 8:30am
Ambassadors Club - Monday, August 2 at noon
Seniors Morning Out - Thursday, August 5 at 10:00am
AARP Chapter - Thursday, August 5 at 1:00pm
Rowan Amateur Radio Society - Monday, August 9 at 6:30pm
Seniors Without Partners - Thursday, August 12 at 9:00am
Art Gang - Thursday, August 12 at 10:00am
Starry Night Quilters - Thursday, August 12 at 6:30pm
Southside Extension Homemakers - Monday, Aug 16 at 10:00am
NARFE - Monday, August 16 at 1:00pm
Rowan Doll Society - Tuesday, August 17 at noon
S-R Quilters Guild Meeting - Thurs, Aug 19 at 1:00pm
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Appointments for Legal Assistance |
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Several times a year an attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. will be available to meet with interested persons at the Center by appointment to provide assistance in non-criminal matters (family law, public assistance, housing, consumer protection, etc). The service is free to low-income adults age 60 or older, provided with regional funds from the Area Agency on Aging. The attorney will be at the Senior Center on August 17 to see individuals who have appointments. For information, and to schedule an appointment, call the NC Legal Aid office at 1-877-439-3480 and identify yourself as an older adult residing in Rowan County. |
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Assistance with Hearing Needs |
| Tuesday, August 24 at 10:00am. For individuals who are hard of hearing and need assistance with hearing aids or telephone communication. Sponsored by the NC Division of Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Pre-registration required by calling 1-800-835-5302. |
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Veterans' Services |
| The Rowan County Veterans Service Office is located at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center as part of the Senior Services Department. Service Officer Elaine Howle is available to meet with Rowan County veterans to assist them in applying and receiving all VA benefits to which they are legally entitled. For an appointment, call 704-216-7714. |
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This 'n That |
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Enjoy BINGO every Tuesday from 1-3pm for $1.25, sponsored by Beltone Hearing Aid of Salisbury & China Grove.
Enjoy CARD & GAME DAY Thursdays from 1-4pm. Free with refreshments.
BROADCAST BINGO is available through the Center's Outreach Program for Rowan County older adults age 60 and older. Win prizes by listening daily to "Senior Moments" on Memories 1280 Radio. Contact Thomasina Paige at 704-216-7720 or outreach@ruftyholmes.org to enroll and for more information. Free.
"SENIOR MOMENTS" are aired daily Monday - Friday at 6:25am & 10:25am on Memories 1280 WSAT Radio. |
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For a complete listing of August activities check our daily interactive calendar atwww.ruftyholmes.org |
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Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
www.ruftyholmes.org
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